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how to convert
A)ethanl to propanoic acid
b)propanoic acid to propan-1-ol
c)propanoic acid to lactic acid

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Solution

CH3CH2COOH (bromination) ------ (Br)CH2CH2COOH -------- KOH(Aq)-------> LACTIC ACID

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